Raised in Warrington, James moved to Newcastle in 2010 in order to gain a degree in Psychology, since completing his Masters degree James now works in the city centre. He has spent the last three years as the front man for a local indie rock band performing across the UK and secured radio play both on BBC Newcastle and BBC 6 music. Since these achievements the band parted ways in the spring of 2014. Not being one to rest James has relentlessly worked on his solo career penning new material and is now ready to release his debut EP “Try this at Home”.